The new school year has started ..
Other peoples' blogs are welcoming the new season with cheerful autumnal references
the mornings are darker and weather is changing .... my summer flowers are fading ...
as I look out my window now it is sunny, but last night our house was rocked by autumn's first storm
the shops are full of drab coloured outfits.
I want to shout 'STOP' ... I'm not ready for Autumn!
There, I've said it ... I can't bear the thought of it being Autumn yet.
I'm not ready to put away my pretty summer clothes and the picnic basket.
I'm not ready to wear cardigans and coats
I'm not ready to wear shoes with socks
I'm not ready to wear shoes with socks
I'm not ready for cold weather ...
(now I know summer was wet, but it wasn't cold!)
I actually love Autumn.
I love the colours, and the feeling of a fresh new start (the legacy of years and years of teaching)
I love being warm and cosy in our house while the weather rages outside ...
but not yet!
I feel as though I've had summer stolen from me this year... with days spent at the hospital instead of out and about.
Come back at the end of September ... I might be ready to discuss it then!
The summer dip zip by too quickly this year. I cant bear wearing jackets and coats either. xxxxx
ReplyDeleteLast night was stormy here too but who knows maybe we will get an Indian summer.
ReplyDeleteI went out this morning in bare feet and sandals but an hour later it was woolly socks and trainers and last night we actually had the central heating on!!
ReplyDeleteI can understand how you must be feeling, because I know I would be be feeling just the same were I in your position. Often we do have some lovely late September days, before Autumn really kicks in. Here's hoping...especially for you! Ros
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ReplyDeleteReading your blog made me so sad.What a hard year you are having. Treatment is hard and you must have good and bad days, My best friend Jenny is having treatment at the moment seeing her makes me know just how up and down her life as become.I got involved in Breakthrough Breast Cancer because I needed to do something and say I care.
You take care of yourself things will get better Love Lesley.
I'm right behind you on this, I hate the approach of autumn when the sun has precious little heat when it does manasge to shine. Look upon autumn as another step in your journey and congratulate yourself on your progress so far, can't let a few crispy leaves get you down.
ReplyDeleteI quite agree - I made a pact with myself this morning to see how long I wear shoes without putting socks on!
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I did my first stint in the charity shop for a few weeks today and the basket selling hats and scarves has been put out again!
ReplyDeleteLisa x
Thank goodness you've come to the end of your radiotherapy. I can imagine how you feel when you say you've missed out on Summer. I know what a gruelling schedule it all is, as I was with my Mum every step of the way with her treatment. Anyway, get planning ahead now for a great Summer 2011. x
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